Master of Early Childhood Education

Provides the continuing professional development for early childhood educators and the extension in career pathways.

Applications Open: 01 May 2019

Applications Close: 31 March 2020

Next Available Intake: July 2020

Programme Type: Graduate

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Area of Interest: Education

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There is much emphasis on providing quality care and education for children as society recognises the importance of investing in their well-being and development. The Master of Early Childhood Education Programme (MECED) provides the continuing professional development for early childhood educators and the extension in career pathways for those who aspire to take on key roles that will influence the advancement of the field.

Pitched to address current issues and challenges in the early childhood sector, this programme places emphases on pedagogical approaches, quality assessment and informed practices. It aims to develop early childhood practitioners, curriculum leaders, trainers, supervisors, and those who wish to pursue research in early childhood education.

Unique features of the programme:

Courses address current trends in early childhood education locally & globally
Students have the option to embark on one of three specialisation tracks – Practitioner, Leadership or Research
Interdisciplinary courses offered as electives
Courses are taught by experienced, well-qualified academics and professionals in the early childhood sector
Classes are scheduled to suit the needs of working adults

This programme offers the following specialisations:

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Refer to general admission criteria for graduate programmes.

In addition, applicants will need to meet these minimum requirements:

A recognised degree and the ECDA accredited Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE-T).
At least two (2) years' experience in the Early Childhood Education sector.

In the event of overwhelming demand and limited vacancy, priority will be given to eligible applicants who applied early. You are encouraged to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

This programme is currently unable to take in international students, i.e., you must be a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or a resident in Singapore (e.g., Employment Pass holder) in order to apply for admission.

The University offers course fee concession for some master's programmes. Please click here for more details.

The ECDA Scholarship is offered to outstanding and deserving in-service early childhood educators who wish to pursue the MECED programme. Please click here for more details.

To graduate with the Master of Early Childhood Education, students are required to complete a total of 60 credit units (CUs) and obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

The MECED programme offers three specialisation tracks, – Practitioner, Leadership and Research – providing our students the optimal professional pathways within the early childhood sector. Upon successful completion of the six core courses with a minimum CGPA of 3.0, students could then embark on one of the three specialisation tracks.

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Module Types
COMPULSORY	ECE501 Critical Approaches to Teaching, Learning and Assessment ECE503 Contemporary Early Childhood Education Issues and Practice ECE505 Comparative Approaches and Practices in Early Childhood Education ECE507 Outdoor Learning for Children ECE509 Valuing Diversity: Inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education RSS501 Advanced Social Research Methods and Design	30 cu
SPECIALISATIONS	Leadership Specialisation COMPULSORY (15 cu) ECE513 Assessing Quality of Early Childhood Programmes ECE515 Leadership in Curriculum Development, Analysis and Instruction ECE521 Mentoring and Coaching in Educational Settings ELECTIVE (Minimum 5 cu and maximum 15 cu) BUS513 Managing & Leading to Achieve Organisational Excellence CSD507 Community Leadership and Organizational Development ECE511 Partnerships in Early Childhood Intervention ECE517 Advocacy in Early Childhood Care and Education HCM541 Leadership and Change Management GRADUATE UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (Maximum 10 cu) UNE500 Graduate Unrestricted Electives Practitioner Specialisation COMPULSORY (15 cu) ECE513 Assessing Quality of Early Childhood Programmes ECE515 Leadership in Curriculum Development, Analysis and Instruction ECE521 Mentoring and Coaching in Educational Settings ELECTIVE (Minimum 5 cu and maximum 15 cu) BSE505 Place-Responsive Pedagogy in Outdoor Education ECE511 Partnerships in Early Childhood Intervention ECE517 Advocacy in Early Childhood Care and Education ECE519 Bilingual Education PLC505 Positive Psychology in Coaching SWK565 Professional and Personal Development and Resilience XAT511 Narrative and Storytelling GRADUATE UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (Maximum 10 cu) UNE500 Graduate Unrestricted Electives Research Specialisation COMPULSORY (15 cu) ECE688 Applied Research Project in Early Childhood Education HDS501 Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis RSS503 Statistics and Data Analysis ELECTIVE (Minimum 5 cu and maximum 15 cu) ECE511 Partnerships in Early Childhood Intervention ECE513 Assessing Quality of Early Childhood Programmes ECE517 Advocacy in Early Childhood Care and Education ECE521 Mentoring and Coaching in Educational Settings GRADUATE UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (Maximum 10 cu) UNE500 Graduate Unrestricted Electives	30 cu

Practitioners, curriculum leaders, trainers and supervisors in the Early Childhood Education field who are seeking to enhance or extend their professional pathways and upgrade sector-relevant skills should embark on the Master of Early Childhood Education (MECED) programme.

The Master of Early Childhood Education programme provides the career pathways for early childhood educators who aspire to take on critical roles that will influence the advancement of the field. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with vital knowledge and skills that will enable them to value-add the early childhood sector through advocacy, practice, training and research, serving as critical motivators and evaluators of curriculum, pedagogy and practice.

How many intakes are there in a year for Master of Early Childhood Education?
There is one intake a year; every July.

What is the duration to complete the programme?
The Master of Early Childhood Education is a minimum 2-year programme. The maximum candidature is 4 years.

How many courses do students take in each semester?
Students are recommended to complete 3 courses per semester.

When are the lessons scheduled?
Lessons are scheduled on 4 Saturdays per course, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, with a lunch break of an hour.

Master of Early Childhood Education